Accounting Manager
On-sitePortsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Manage daily financial operations, accounting functions, and internal controls for the School Department, ensuring compliance with Rhode Island General Laws, RIDE regulations, the Uniform Chart of Accounts, and GAAP. Oversee general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting, and payroll processing while leading fiscal year-end closing, annual municipal audits, and budget preparation. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Director of Finance and School Committee, submit reports to the Division of Municipal Finance Transparency Portal, and serve as the key point of contact for external auditors. Supervise business office staff, attend evening School Committee and Town Council meetings, and collaborate on National School Lunch Program and Student Transportation operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related business field
- Strong computer skills
- Proven project management experience
- Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Five years of experience in accounting, budgeting and forecasting
- Experience in a Rhode Island public educational or related not-for-profit setting
- Experience administering/accounting for monies awarded under federal and state grants
- Previous management experience
- Three years of experience in payroll processing
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability in financial management
- Experience with Tyler Technologies School ERP Pro enterprise resource system
- Possession of a Rhode Island School Business Administrator Certificate or able to be certified as a Rhode Island Business Administrator
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